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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) AMD Socket AM2 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 3001 12ME-M55PS3G-3001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006 Motherboard GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Nov. 8, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard Layout KB_MS Socket AM2 ATX COMA LPT VGA USB USB 1394 LAN ATX_12V AUDIO CPU_FAN F_AUDIO PCIE_1 Marvell 88E1116 nVIDIA® GeFore 6150 PCIE_16 DDRII_1 DDRII_2 DDRII_3 DDRII_4 CODEC PCIE_2 PCI1 PCI2 BATTERY BIOS nVIDIA® nForce 430 SATAII2_3 CD_IN SPDIF_IO PCI3 GA-M55plus-S3G TSB43AB23 IT8716 REV: 3.0 PCI4 CI SATAII0_1 IDE1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED FDD F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN - 7 -
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...; 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64...
...; 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 power LED connector 1 Chassis Intrusion connector GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket AM2 for additional 2 ports by cable 2 IEEE 1394a connectors for AMD AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64...
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... the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. If you install the CPU in accordance...
... the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its original position. If you install the CPU in accordance...
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... a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please...
... a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please...
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... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. When you...
... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Installing a PCI Express x16 expansion card: Please align the VGA card to release the card. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. When you...
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... for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 -
... for detailed software configuration information. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 31 2 8 17 15 10 14 6 16 7 4 5 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1/IDE2 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 8) F_AUDIO 9) F_PANEL GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard 13 12 11 9 10) CD_IN 11) PWR_LED 12) F_USB1/F_USB2 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CLR_CMOS 16) CI 17) BATTERY - 18 -
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... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
... take note of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector. 33 1 34 2 GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin (SYS_FAN)/4-pin (CPU_FAN) power connector...
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... LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module.
... LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the instructions on Page 79 about the software settings. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 22 - If you connect the front panel audio module.
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It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD-
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode (S1). Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to the connector. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 24 - English 10) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD-
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... data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS...
... data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use S/PDIF IN feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 26 - For optional S/PDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN KL...
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in this menu. GA-M55PLUS-S3G D3 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, :For Boot Menu 10/25/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0MC-00 :Boot Menu Use < > or < > to select a device, then press ... to select among the items and press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 30 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD Legacy LAN KL...
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... 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . For example, 1 p.m. to set the access mode for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 -
... 2, 3, 4, 5 Master IDE Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . For example, 1 p.m. to set the access mode for automatic device detection. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 32 -
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... LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
... LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
...] Enabled Enabled [Enabled] Enabled Enabled Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 36 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults
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... environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
... environment, their Status fields will show Short or Open, and the length shown is detected on the LAN cable connected to the fault or short. GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 38 - Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software SMART LAN Start...
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... Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 - Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Disabled Enabled Disable this function. If Power-On by Alarm is...
... Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-M55plus-S3G (rev. 3.0) Motherboard - 40 - Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value) USB Resume from Suspend Disabled Enabled Disable this function. If Power-On by Alarm is...